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Who do you want in the 2nd Round?

If they don't get their S in the draft, they aren't getting anyone that can help. Anyone that will be available is going to be no better than what we already have. This defense won't improve much if our DB's still suck. The new scheme should help some but I'm not going to count on it. This is why I prefer the draft to be before free agency. It allows teams to go BPA and fill any holes left over with FA. If they don't get a S in round 2 or 3, they most likely aren't getting better at the position. And I'm not saying to take some S that's rated way worse than some other player but when you paint yourself into a corner, you're going to have to be a little more flexible and take a player that close. Teams follow this practice in draft all the time- even the good ones.

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I will say this again, if we don't get a Safety in the draft, I'd like to see Kerry Rhodes brought in if he's still in shape. He was a top 5 safety 2 years ago, and I really hope the league didn't black list him for stupid crap.

Strict BPA isn't how the draft works. It's a myth. I've actually heard GM's and NFL people say as much. There are so many different aspects that play into it including need which is why you usually see so many teams take players that also fill needs. The problem isn't with not taking the BPA, it's with taking a bad player. I feel this year's draft was a little different because it's so deep(not for S, though, which is why there was a run).

And if the Rams trade for some vet S or find some team's castoff and they play better than what we already have, I'll gladly eat my words. I don't see it, though.

I will say this again, if we don't get a Safety in the draft, I'd like to see Kerry Rhodes brought in if he's still in shape. He was a top 5 safety 2 years ago, and I really hope the league didn't black list him for stupid crap.

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That's all well and good but that's relying on a hope and a prayer, IMO. If the Rams don't find something better at S and CB, the defense isn't going to be good enough to carry the offense.

Sorry, but no one has said anything about strict BPA V3. My view is BPA within reason. There's a difference.

Strict BPA would probably see the Rams drafting another DT this year, but I doubt that's going to happen. BPA within reason (if the Rams used my draft board) wouldn't pass on Kyle Van Noy for any safety left in this draft class.

I'd still love Joyner, but I think Greg Reid will fill that nickle corner spot just as good as Joyner would. I don't see either playing safety either. I just can't see a 5'8 180lb safety in a Greg Williams system.